ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Cour se Code: LAF1 83

DIT UNIVERSIT Y, DEHRADUN

Dr. Sandeep Sharma

INTRODUCTION

 Language is a medium through which one can express one's

ideas, thoughts, feelings etc.

 It is a human system of communication that uses arbitrary

signals (i.e., voice, sounds, gestures and written symbols).

 Edward Sapir stated, “Language is a purely human and non -

instinctive method of communicating ideas, emotions and
desires by means of a system of voluntarily produced
symbols”.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF A LANGUAGE

 Language is a Vital Part of Growth Process: It exists in a

society, it is a means of nourishing and developing culture
and establishing human relations.

 Language is Symbolic: Language consists of various symbols

that are employed to denote some objects, occurrences or
meaning.

 Language is Systematic: Although language symbolic yet its

symbols are arranged in a particular system.

 Language is Arbitrary: There is no inherent relation between

the words of a language and their meaning or the ideas
conveyed by them.

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 Language is Productive and Creative: The structural elements

of human language can be combined to produce new
utterances, never heard before according to the needs of a
society.
 AIMS OF LANGUAGE TEACHING

 Ability to understand the speaker's language.

 Ability to read along with understanding.

 Ability to express fluently and diversely using dif ferent skills.

 Ability to present or write view in a coherent manner.

 Ability to understand the scientific aspect of a language.

 Development of creative skills.

 Development of a learner's sensitivity towards national
issues, cultural heritage and different aspects contemporary
life.

IMPORTANCE OF LANGUAGE

 Language is our primary source of communication. It is the

method through which we share our ideas and thoughts with
others.

 The three phases of human knowledge preservation,

transmission and advancement are possible only with the help
of a language.

 Language is also the best source of social and cultural

development.
 IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 English is a language which is rich in literature - humanistic,

scientific and technical.

 English is also the primary language of press, internet.

 English is the only language where maximum resources are

available which makes it easier to learn.

 English, being an international language, makes travel and

business convenient to others.

 In India, English is regarded as the second language so its

importance cannot be undermined.